"Not Just a Friend, a Mirror: Lessons on Real Companionship"

“A true friend is like a mirror, always showing you the right path and standing by you through thick and thin.”

In life, every person chooses someone to call a friend. Some people gather a large circle of companions, while others keep only a few close ones. Some find friendship in their own siblings, and there are even those who say, “My loneliness is my only friend.” Regardless of the form it takes, everyone has a friend at some point in their life.

Friendship naturally brings shared experiences — sitting together, eating, traveling, engaging in deep conversations, and sometimes even debates. But occasionally, these disagreements escalate into arguments, which may end up breaking the bond. Sadly, it doesn’t take much for a strong friendship to unravel.

Have you ever noticed how long it takes to build a deep friendship? Days, months, even years. Yet, it can fall apart in a matter of minutes or hours. Often, it's our egos that prevent us from apologizing or forgiving. But I truly believe: when we make a mistake and recognize it, we should apologize — because saying sorry doesn’t make us small. In fact, the courage to bow down after doing wrong is a sign of strength, not weakness. After all, only the lifeless remain stiff — the living have the ability to bend.